Saturday, September 19, 2009

To SoBe... or not to SoBe ...

... I actually think I already know the answer to that question.

For those not in the know on this one, by SoBe I'm referring to South Beach in Miami. More specifically, to the annual and extravagant food and wine festival.

Each year masses of foodies from all over the country flock to see the rock stars of the culinary world do their thing, while indulging in dishes from some of the best chefs in the nation. Oh, there's also vino.

I've been wanting to go for the past few years, but it's pretty pricey and most years I either had other things I needed to spend my money on or had no one to go with me.

But I've resisted so long, and really haven't treated myself to a vacation (besides visiting family at home) since I entered the workforce. I think this will be the year I succumb to the temptation.

The big event at the festival is the Grand Tasting Village, where one can pay a somewhat hefty sum for unlimited food and wine and a chance to see presentations by the likes of Emeril, Rachael and Bobby.

The chefs also do a number of events besides the tasting. I'm eyeing Rachael's beach burger bash and Emeril's champagne cocktail party.
The festival runs from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28, and tickets go on sale in late October.

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